Pre-Season Practices Varsity pre-season practices for second semester sports have begun. The boys’ softball team and the girls’ volleyball team will practice first. Futsal will practice second. Due to high school finals, on December 13 and 16, practices will begin at 1:15 p.m.

Last Day of School Tuesday, December 17, is the last day of school. Parents, you are invited to join us for our annual Christmas assembly. The Elementary students will perform some of the songs from last Saturday’s Christmas program. Celebrate the birth of Jesus with us! The assembly will end at approximately 9:40 a.m. The school buses will leave PACA at 10 a.m.

Report Card Distribution Pre-K through 8th grade students will receive their report cards on the last day of school. The 9th through 12th grade report cards will be available for pick up on Wednesday, December 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Office Hours During Vacation The school office will be closed from December 19 until January 2. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during vacation.

News from the Elementary Principal Read, read, read over vacation! Take time off of class, rest, play but also remember to be reading to keep your mind active.

First Day of School The first day of school is Wednesday, January 22, 2014. It is a full day of school.

Senior Trip The seniors will travel to Maresias on Wednesday, January 22. They will return on Saturday, January 25.

Library News During vacation, the library will open on Tuesdays, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Parents, the following books and DVDs were added to our library this week:

Menu – December 16- 17 Monday: Picnic lunch: hot dogs Tuesday: last day of school

Community Announcements

Christian English Camp in São Paulo – Camp California – January 12-18, 2014 for children 7-12 years old – There will be lots of activities, games and spiritual growth! For more information, please call Daniele or Tatiane: 2507-5585, 95949-5094, 98431-4810. www.campcalifornia.wordpress.com

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Since 1960, PACA has served the local and international community of São Paulo as a Christian, American and Brazilian curriculum school. Our education integrates Biblical truth in all areas of instruction to guide the hearts and minds of our students and our academic program allows students to receive two diplomas, American and Brazilian, upon graduation which opens doors for them to study in the best universities in the USA, Brazil or throughout the world.